Trimming Down

Often meat comes pre-portioned, so what I try to do is buy the whole rib eye, short loin or chuck and break it down into the different steaks and cuts. They are cheaper per pound and then I can use the trim to make different dishes. We make chili, Bolognese and different braised items. I save a lot of money by breaking it down myself and finding different uses for the trim.

City officials are weighing changes to school menus less than one year after earlier changes drew parent criticism. Officials say those menu changes were not final, and an advisory board is suggesting healthier, fresher dishes and a more expansive in-class breakfast program.